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LX05 UNU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,319 mi
Last recorded97,319 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 UNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2019 97,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,005 miles

Cracking noise from subframe/engine mount area under load

The lower suspension bushes are worn/deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2018 92,005 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Cracking noise from subframe/engine mount area under load

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The lower suspension bushes are worn/deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,935 miles

The lower suspension arm inner bushes are deteriorated

The n/s/f tyre is worn at the outer edge

The o/s sill is corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 80,935 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

The lower suspension arm inner bushes are deteriorated

The n/s/f tyre is worn at the outer edge

The o/s sill is corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,868 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 74,868 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,719 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

the front tyres are worn and deteriorated

the n/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm at the edge

Fail 5 Sep 2014 61,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

the front brake pads are worn to 3mm

the front tyres are worn and deteriorated

the n/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm at the edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,473 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 47,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in the o/s track rod end

Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,429 miles

the n/s/r tyre is starting to perish

the o/s/r tyre is very deteriorated and cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2012 34,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

the front brake pads look quite worn, the brake discs are deteriorated

the n/s/r tyre is starting to perish

the o/s/r tyre is very deteriorated and cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2011 25,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 22,285 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,888 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear and off side rear

off side front, near side front and off side rear tyres side wall perished

Fail 15 Aug 2009 18,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to near side rear and off side rear

off side front, near side front and off side rear tyres side wall perished

Pass 5 Apr 2008 15,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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LX05 UNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX05 UNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX05 UNU registered?

LX05 UNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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